Glasgow Drug Detox Centre

Introduction

The treatment provider is a leading independent specialist provider of health and social care services, throughout England and Scotland.

The treatment centre is a specialised detoxification/rehabilitation service providing a range of evidence based interventions for clients experiencing drug and/or alcohol dependency. The centre offers 21 individual en suite bedrooms for detox/rehabilitation clients within a 15th century heritage building, nestled in the hills of Central Scotland. All clients have a full medical assessment on admission and receive treatment based on their agreed Care Plan. Care Plans are reviewed daily and any changes necessary are agreed between the client and the Medical Director.

• Multi Disciplinary team led by a Medical Director with 24 hour nursing care.
• Complex needs catered for.
• All clients are assigned a named nurse on admission.
• Individual treatment packages tailored to specific need.
• Stunning setting in tranquil surroundings.
• Recently refurbished 15th century castle.

Programme Overview

The treatment centre offer a detoxification which focuses abstaining from alcohol and/or drugs with medical help, and rehabilitation which focuses on the more psychological aspects of addiction.

The range of interventions available within the detox service include:-

• Alcohol detoxification: symptom based protocol (CIWA)
• Rapid opiate titration
• Opiate conversion/stabilisation – Methadone or Subutex
• Opiate reduction (partial or complete)
• Benzodiazepine reduction
• Stimulant symptomatic relief
• Initiation of relapse prevention treatments (Naltrexone, Disulfiram)

We are also able to offer treatment to clients with complex needs including:-

• Poly-drug use
• Pregnant drug users
• Mental health co-morbidity.

The detoxification programme is led by a Medical Director with many years of experience in addictions. He is supported by a wider multi disciplinary team of nurses, therapists and support staff who work seamlessly with clients, other providers, Health Boards and GPs.

In addition to the detoxification programme the centre offer a tailor made rehabilitation programme. There is some flexibility in lengths of stay depending on the client’s need. The programme is designed to complement the detoxification process but can be accessed as a stand alone service.

This offers a range of groups, one to one sessions, relaxation classes and activities designed to address attitudes to substances and focus on the personal skills needed to influence change in current behaviour.

Facilities and accommodation

The treatment centre building is situated in a splendid rural scottish location with stunning views. It has recently undergone a full refurbishment to provide 21 individual en suite bedrooms with flat screen TVs, two large lounges along with a number of smaller lounges, two client kitchens with cooking and laundry facilities, and a main dining room.